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3.00 Credits
The course is intended for students who demonstrate skill in the process of developing essays. ENG 101 students will employ strategies and techniques for successful academic essay and research writing. Students will use a variety of research methods and document sources using MLA style. Students complete diverse, predominantly non-fiction reading and writing assignments designed to enhance their ability to write 4-5 complex essays for varied purposes, directed to academic audiences. Writing a research paper that defends an arguable assertion is required for students to complete the course. Prerequisite: Placed into ENG 101 by CPT or by Department Chair or passed English 100. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of ENG 101, approved by Academic Affairs on 12/5/03).
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3.00 Credits
English 102 students will employ strategies and techniques for reading, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating fiction, poetry, and drama. Readings will include literature of merit by male and female authors from diverse time periods, thematic areas, and cultural perspectives. Students will complete a variety of writing assignments designed to develop skills in literary analysis and will write formal, literature-based essays on the three genres. This course is designed for students who have already demonstrated college-level skills in essay writing and provides a foundation for upper-level literature courses. Prerequisite: ENG 101. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of ENG 102, approved by Academic Affairs on 4/20/06).
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1.00 Credits
ENG 107 is designed for students who need to develop or refresh their skills in Standard American English grammar, sentence structure, and usage. Students improve their style by applying these skills to their own sentences. Students will also study sentence structure by combining sentences and improving their style to avoid wordiness. This course is intended for ENG 099 and ENG 100 students. Prerequisite: None. 1 cr. 1 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of ENG 107, approved by Academic Affairs on 3/15/07).
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1.00 Credits
ENG 111 is designed for students who wish to develop sophisticated skills and strategies for today's research writing in academic disciplines. Students acquire a broad and in-depth proficiency in navigating the complexities of contemporary research assignments. This highly interactive course focuses on strategies for locating sources in library databases and on the web; evaluating sources; paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting diverse source material; synthesizing researched material into coherent paragraphs with student commentary; and documenting sources by using MLA-style parenthetical citations, signal phrases, and works cited. This course is an accompaniment to Research and Composition and therefore requires previous enrollment or co-enrollment in English 101 or ENG 100. Pre/Co-requisite: ENG 100 or 101. 1 cr. 1 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of ENG 111, approved by Academic Affairs on 09/30/2010).
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3.00 Credits
Early Childhood Literature is a survey course in which the student investigates criteria for selection of readings for children up to age 12, learns strategies for teaching literature in that age group, and determines the values expressed and literary qualities of children's literature. The course is specifically designed for students in the Early Childhood curriculum. Pre-requisite: ENG 101. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Departmental Standards Version of ENG 114 - approved by Academic Affairs on 2/25/99.)
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1.00 Credits
English 120 is a creative writing workshop designed to allow participants to experiment with poetic techniques and hone skills in the creation of poetry. In English 120, students produce a number of writings, present them to the members of the workshop, and receive constructive criticism and direction both from the instructor and the workshop participants. Participants are expected to revise materials and to submit a portfolio of polished poems at the conclusion of the semester. ENG 120 may be taken up to three times for credit. Pre-requisites: ENG 100. (Per Departmental Standards Version of ENG 120, approved by Academic Affairs on 04/16/2009).
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1.00 Credits
English 121 is a creative writing workshop designed to allow participants to experiment with fiction techniques and hone skills in the creation short stories. In English 121, students produce a number of writings, present them to the members of the workshop, and receive constructive criticism and direction both from the instructor and the workshop participants. Participants are expected to revise materials and submit a portfolio of polished works at the conclusion of the semester. ENG 121 may be taken up to three times for credit. Prerequisite: ENG 100 or consent of the instructor. 1 cr hr, 1 lec hr. (Per Departmental Standards Version of ENG 121, approved by Academic Affairs on 04/16/2009)
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1.00 Credits
English 123 is a creative writing workshop designed to allow participants to experiment with non- fiction techniques and hone skills in the creation of short stories. In English 123, students produce a number of writings, present them to the members of the workshop, and receive constructive criticism and directions both from the instructor and the workshop participants. Participants are expected to revise materials and submit a portfolio of polished works at the conclusion of the semester. ENG 123 may be taken up to three semesters for credit. 1 cr hr, 1 lec hr. Prerequisite ENG 100 or consent of the instructor. (Per Departmental Standards Version of ENG 123, approved by Academic Affairs on 04/16/2009).
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3.00 Credits
This literature course provides opportunities for students to read, analyze, interpret, and evaluate poetry. In the process, they experience how poetry communicates via word choice, figurative language, imagery, sound devices, structures, and other poetic devices. Students also explore several forms of poetry by reading and analyzing specific examples of each. They discuss the role poetry plays in contemporary culture and examine its impact on the individual and on society as a whole. In addition to studying the content and forms of poetry, students improve critical and creative thinking skills by writing literary analyses and by creating poetry of their own. Prerequisite: ENG 101. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of ENG 151, approved by Academic Affairs on 5/17/05).
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3.00 Credits
This literature course provides opportunities for students to read, analyze, interpret, and evaluate short fiction as a specialized literary form. They experience how short fiction communicates via elements of the short story, such as plot, setting character, symbolism, narration, style and tone. Students use interpretive strategies and theoretical perpectives to analyze short stories. They identify themes which deal with the human condition both globally and locally, discuss the role short fiction plays in contemporary culture, and examine its impact on the individual and on society as a whole. Students develop critical thinking by interpreting texts both through discussion and in writing. Successful completion of this course satisfied a SUNY General Education learning outcome for Humanities. Some student course work (tests, essays, projects) may be retained by Jefferson Community College in orer to demonstrate to SUNY overall levels of student achievement in General Education. AAC Approved 04/17/2008, Prerequisite: ENG 101. 3 cr. 3 Lec.
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